About Chris Kennedy

CHRIS KENNEDY

Captain Chris Kennedy joins HMY after a 35-year career at sea. Chris has run some of the most High-profile Mega Yachts in the world. In addition to operating vessels with up to 26 crew, Chris has also overseen both Mega Yacht builds and developed world class charter operations. His travels have taken him literally all over the world. Some of Chris’s career highlights include:

  • Captain - 257 Ft (78 Meter) Lurssen “Rocinante”/ “TV” (Formerly Madsummer)  
    - Ran a crew 26 and circumnavigated the globe 2 ½ times over an 8-year period.
    - Developed a world class charter operation
  • Captain - 229ft (70 Meters) Lurssen “Horizons 3”
    - Managed a refit for new owner
  • Captain – 200 ft (60 Meter) Feadship “Lady Britt”
    - Delivery Captain Trans-Atlantic crossing (France to US)
  • Rotation Captain – 223 ft (68 meter) Feadship “Archimedes”
    - Owner representative in Holland during the build.
    - Lead a crew of 18 around Japan, Caribbean and Alaska.
    Chris and his family live in Palm City, FL